Finding the Third Proportional to 77,204 and 165,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,204 and 165,112 is: 353,116.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,204 : 165,112 = 165,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,204/165,112 = 165,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,204x = 165,112 × 165,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,204x = 27,261,972,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,261,972,544/77,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,116.06
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